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Kim Jong Un calls for North Korean drone superiority at weapons demonstration

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Kim Jong Un urged North Korea to achieve “absolute superiority” in drone technology during an unmanned aeronautical technology exhibition and weapons demonstration, state media KCNA reported. The event coincided with the firing of missiles and rockets, underscoring Pyongyang’s public emphasis on expanding its unmanned capabilities alongside other weapons.

Discovered 2026-10-29T15:04:18.692220-07:00 | 2026-10-29T15:04:18.692220-07:00

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  • Kim’s call for “absolute superiority” signals a stated national priority to advance North Korea’s drone capabilities, relevant to assessments of regional military technology and force development.
  • The exhibition and weapons demonstration coincided with missile and rocket launches, placing the drone push alongside broader weapons activity.

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